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Postal worker admits fabricating Pennsylvania ballot tampering claims, officials say – The Washington Post

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Another example of the unfounded allegations and lawsuits from the Trump administration.  #certifytheelection

A Pennsylvania postal worker whose claims have been cited by top Republicans as potential evidence of widespread voting irregularities recanted to U.S. Postal Service investigators.

Source: Postal worker admits fabricating Pennsylvania ballot tampering claims, officials say – The Washington Post

Question 4 asks voters to put voting rights in state constitution | Nevada Current

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This is something to watch and highlights the importance of knowing what’s on the entire ballot.

A 2020 ballot question will ask Nevada voters if a new section guaranteeing specific voting rights should be added to the state constitution. Question 4 would take voter rights currently set in state statute and enshrine them in the state constitution, including the right to vote on Election Day or during early voting and guarantees… Continue Reading Question 4 asks voters to put voting rights in state constitution

Source: Question 4 asks voters to put voting rights in state constitution | Nevada Current

If You Wait Until Election Day to Vote, You’re Already Too Late | The Nation

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The election has already started. Make a plan and vote early.

“Stanford Law School professor Nate Persily put it this way: ‘In all likelihood, half a million mail ballots will go uncounted in this election due to lateness, missing signatures, signature mismatches, and other problems. We need to make sure that number does not grow to a million votes lost.’”

Source: If You Wait Until Election Day to Vote, You’re Already Too Late | The Nation

Early Voting_Civilrightstoday.org_Blogpost_09_02_2020

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So let’s recap: By now, you are registered to vote and registered all of your friends, family, coworkers, and frenemies. You completed the Census and encouraged everyone else to do so. Now, you are ready to plan your voting experience. Let’s discuss the early voting process.

For people who prefer to vote in person, early voting (EV) is a viable option. Most states have the EV option, which ranges from 4 to 45 days depending on where you live. As I noted in a previous post, EV starts 9/18 in Minnesota and South Dakota.  In Virginia, New Jersey, Michigan, and Wisconsin EV will begin on Saturday, September 19, 2020. 

There are a few reasons to consider EV. With the large scale distrust of the postal service, (we’ll talk about vote by mail next week), casting a ballot on a machine is appealing to a large percentage of Americans. Moreover, the EV option should cut wait time on 11/3. Nonetheless, prepare yourself to have to wait to cast your EV ballot. Bring reading materials, a chair, water, an umbrella, etc. Election officials are anticipating high voter turnout. We saw extremely long lines on election day during the primary season. We can expect more lines regardless of how you cast your in-person ballot. You can find EV locations and hours here.

Finally, if you choose to vote in-person adhere to public safety protocols. Wear a mask and social distance from others. Be Safe and VOTE!